Central Academy of Technology & Arts Cougar Chronicle Volume 6; Issue 10, October 11, 2018

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Central Academy of Technology and Arts 1 Central Academy of Technology & Arts Cougar Chronicle Volume 6; Issue 10, October 11, 2018 Dear CATA Family, Homecoming Week is this week!

1 Central Academy of Technology and Arts 1 Central Academy of Technology & Arts Cougar Chronicle Volume 6; Issue 10, October 11, 2018 Dear CATA Family, Homecoming Week is this week! The Pep Rally 4th period on Friday 10/12. The Homecoming game festivities are at the Soccer game at Walter Bickett Stadium on Friday 10/12. The homecoming dance is on Saturday, 10/13 from 8 to 11 PM in the gym. Tickets are $15 for one and $25 for two if you buy before Saturday. All tickets are $15 at the door. Students can buy online until noon on Friday, at lunch on Friday, or at the door on Saturday. Non CATA guests must have prior approval by 10/11 today. Friday is Class Color Wars Day, Seniors wear black, Juniors wear white, Sophomores wear navy, and Freshmen wear Maroon. Invest in Excellence Campaign: Our annual PTSO campaign to enhance our school will ended last Friday. We will place the final total in next week s newsletter. You can still give online by clicking here. We would like to thank all who gave to this record breaking campaign that will enhance our school. Attention Seniors: If a senior is interested in painting their parking spot then click here for an application packet. Click here to pay. Please read the entire packet and take immediate action. No student is allowed to paint until their application is approve and the $25 fee is paid. Painting days are on Saturday 10/13 and 10/20 from 8 AM to 2. Underclassmen absentee photo make ups are on Monday, 10/15 in the media center. Students who did not get their picture taken in September will need to come to The Den (Media Center) during first block for pictures. Bring your order form and money with you if you wish to purchase photos. Students who had their picture taken but did not purchase a package may have their picture retaken if they bring in an order form. If you already had your picture taken but need a retake due to an error, you must bring your picture package with you when you come to The Den. FAFSA NIGHT will be on Monday, 10/15 at 6:30 pm. SENIOR Parents and Students PLEASE come out to learn about how to find the MOST money possible for your College Experience!!! College Application Week is October 15 to 19. Please see information in this edition. The PreACT is for ALL 10th grade students and will be given on Friday, 10/26 during 1st and 2nd block. Please make sure you have a calculator for the math section!! See you assigned counselor for any questions. The International Thespian Society would like you to join us for an evening of dancing, singing and all things performing at Decades Night on 10/19 at 6 pm in the theatre. Please see Ms. Casey if you are interested in performing. Tickets to see the show will cost $2. CATA Spirit Wear The Spirit wear booth is restocked with all sizes and new merchandise. Please check this edition for times and dates of sales. Trunk or Treat See Information in this edition.. Math Tutoring- We have extra math tutoring every Monday in room 519 from 3:30 to 4:30, S Yearbooks and Senior Tributes SENIORS AND SENIOR PARENTS! Just a reminder that pictures and money are due to Ms. Christensen by October 31st for your senior tribute page for the yearbook. If your senior pictures will not be taken until after that date then make sure you communicate that with her. Space will not be available after October 31st. Don't miss out. Please see the senior tribute order form in this newsletter along with the pricing and size sample page. Union County College Fair: The CACRAO is hosting a college fair for Union County students on Sunday, October 14, 2018 from 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm at the Wingate University, McGee Center. See a list of colleges attending in this edition. Please take time to read over this newsletter. These newsletters will begin on a weekly basis once the school year starts so that the whole CATA community can read about the great things our children and teachers are doing. For information about how to make sure you and your CATA neighbors are on the list to receive the newsletter, please go to the For Parents tab on our website, or click here. The Cougar Chronicle, in addition to our website, will be the main form of communication from school to home. At CATA we will continue to work toward Leading the Way so that your child can lead the way in the future! Go Cougars! Ms. Merritt

We will sell in person on October 10th to 12th at lunches.

2 Central Academy of Technology and Arts 2 Homecoming 2018 Spirt Week Days Haunted Homecoming Dance The Haunted Homecoming Dance is Saturday, October 13th from 8 pm to 11 pm in the CATA Gym. Individual tickets are $15 and two tickets are $25. You may purchase online by clicking here. We will sell in person on October 10th to 12th at lunches. If you have a non CATA date then forms will need to be picked up in the front office and returned with appropriate signatures by October 11th. Pep Rally: Friday during 4th Block Homecoming Game: Friday 10/12 Soccer at 6 PM Walter Bickett

SENIOR Parents and Students PLEASE come out to learn

3 Central Academy of Technology and Arts 3 FAFSA NIGHT will be on Monday, October 15th at 6:30 pm. SENIOR Parents and Students PLEASE come out to learn about how to find the MOST money possible for your College Experience!!!

Central Academy of Technology and Arts 4 College and Career Corner Class Information from the Guidance Counselors Attention

the Fall Senior Letter in October. College Visits East Carolina University will be visiting CATA on October 12.

This means you need to indicate to Naviance how you are applying to that school.

4 Central Academy of Technology and Arts 4 College and Career Corner Class Information from the Guidance Counselors Attention Seniors - Seniors Graduation is at the Winthrop University Coliseum on Sunday, June 9 at 2:00 PM- More Details are coming in the Fall Senior Letter in October. College Visits East Carolina University will be visiting CATA on October 12. Clemson University will be visiting on October 18. Wofford College visiting on October 19. Sign up in Naviance if you would like to attend. Please see Ms. Cole if you have questions. If you would like to attend one or more of the following college visits please sign up in Naviance. You must have your teacher s permission to sign up. Naviance Information : Are you seeing this icon in Naviance next to a school you re applying to? This means you need to indicate to Naviance how you are applying to that school. Documents will not be sent from CATA until this is corrected. You can change this on your Colleges I m Applying To list. Senior Scholarship Opportunities: Please click here Union County College Fair: The CACRAO is hosting a college fair for Union County students Date : Sunday, October 14, 2018 Time : 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm Location : Wingate University, McGee Center List of Colleges Attending

Central Academy of Technology and Arts 5 College and Career Corner Class Information from the Guidance Counselors PreACT is for ALL 10th grade students and will be given on Friday, October 26th

JUNIORS All juniors will be taking the ACT, a college entrance exam on 2/20/19. In order to best prepare all juniors will work on ACT preparation during Cougar Time two times per week.

5 Central Academy of Technology and Arts 5 College and Career Corner Class Information from the Guidance Counselors PreACT is for ALL 10th grade students and will be given on Friday, October 26th during 1st and 2nd block. Please make sure you have a calculator for the math section!! See you assigned counselor for any questions. JUNIORS All juniors will be taking the ACT, a college entrance exam on 2/20/19. In order to best prepare all juniors will work on ACT preparation during Cougar Time two times per week. Juniors: The Governor's School of NC is the oldest statewide summer residential program for gifted and talented High School students in the Nation. The program is open to current Juniors with exceptions made for current Sophomore's in selected performing and visual arts. To find out more about this awesome opportunity please see Ms. Goodwin in the counseling office TO- DAY!! CATA Guidance Department A high school guidance department can help your student with a LOT during high school counseling during a problem/or stress, college planning, career/college questions, interview skills, problem solving with classes/teachers, friendship/social issues. Counselors also help with scheduling and what courses to take. Counselors are available to answer parent questions as well. Please see the list of counselors by academy: Ashley Lawson: Medical Science, Transportation & Guidance Department Chairperson Ashley Cole : Pre-Engineering and Performing Arts (theatre & dance) Sarah Goodwin: Information Systems (Cybersecurity, Computer Engineering, Software & Game Design) and Music Production & Recording Arts. Newly Formed Canine Club Takes Paws to help! On Thursday October 4th the Canine Club had two very special visitors from the Union County Sheriff s Department as guest speakers. Deputy Summey and his patrol canine, Darko, came to the meeting to talk to students about training dogs to work with the Sheriff s Department and how canine vests can be used to help protect the dogs. Deputy Summey answered questions from club members before bringing in Darko and allowing students to interact with him. Deputy Summey s and Darko s visit came as the Canine Club is organizing a fundraiser for later this semester to raise money to help the Sheriff s Department purchase vests for their canines. Meeting Deputy Summey and Darko helped inspire club members to come up with ideas for the fundraiser and the Club is very grateful they were able to make time to visit Central Academy.

Central Academy of Technology and Arts 6 Cougar Athletics If you have questions about athletics or want to volunteer to help with athletics, please send an email to Athletic Director, Coach Jay

Last Week s Results: Volleyball Win vs. Anson, Win vs. Forest Hills Soccer Win vs. Mount Pleasant Women s Tennis Loss vs.

6 Central Academy of Technology and Arts 6 Cougar Athletics If you have questions about athletics or want to volunteer to help with athletics, please send an to Athletic Director, Coach Jay Niessner. Make sure to follow all of CATA s athletic teams on Please follow the CATA Twitter & Facebook feeds for the latest updates due to weather and rescheduled events. Last Week s Results: Volleyball Win vs. Anson, Win vs. Forest Hills Soccer Win vs. Mount Pleasant Women s Tennis Loss vs. East Montgomery Cross Country Both teams finished 2 nd at the RRC Meet, Team did well at the Wendy s invite JV Football Loss vs. Metrolina Upcoming Events: Friday, October 12 th : AWAY Women s Rocky River Conference Tournament West Stanly High School 10:00 am HOME Soccer vs. Queen s Grant 6:00/7:30 pm Walter Bickett Stadium Homecoming Events will take place at halftime Monday, October 15 th : HOME Soccer vs. Anson Senior Night 6:00 pm Walter Bickett Stadium AWAY East Montgomery 4:30/6:00 pm Tuesday, October 16 th : AWAY Anson 1st Round of RRC Tournament Opponent TBA AWAY Cross Mount Pleasant RRC Championship Meet 4:30 pm Wednesday, October 17 th : AWAY Forest Hills 6:00 pm AWAY Anson 2nd Round of RRC Tournament Thursday, October 18 th : AWAY JV Anson 6:30 pm AWAY East Rowan 5:30 pm News & Information: FAMILY ID: If you plan on participating in Athletics during the school year you need to create a NEW Family ID account and get registered. Once you have registered, you must get approved before you can participate. You only have to register once and you are good for the entire school year. The link to the CATA Family ID page can be found under FORMS on the CATA Athletics Website. Anyone participating in off season workouts must be registered and approved to participate Fall Sports Coaches Contact Information: Athletic Director: Jay Niessner jay.niessner@ucps.k12.nc.us Cheerleading: Ashley Lawson Ashley.lawson@ucps.k12.nc.us Cross Country: Kim Inuwa kimberly.inuwa@ucps.k12.nc.us Football: Charles Doak Charles.doak@ucps.k12.nc.us Men s Soccer: Jay Niessner jay.niessner@ucps.k12.nc.us Volleyball: Stephanie Peacock Stephanie.peacock@ucps.k12.nc.us Women s Golf: Nelson Rowell nelson.rowell@ucps.k12.nc.us Women s Tennis: Terry Lewis terry.lewis@kw.com Winter Sports Coaches Contact Information: Cheerleading Ashley Lawson Ashley.lawson@ucps.k12.nc.us Indoor Track & Field Kim Inuwa kimberly.inuwa@ucps.k12.nc.us Women s Basketball Angelia James alouallen@yahoo.com Men s Basketball Sam Smithson Samuel.smithson@ucps.k12.nc.us Swimming Kelly Lepsig Kelly.lepsig@ucps.k12.nc.us Wrestling Mike Jacobus mike.jacobus@ucps.k12.nc.us

Central Academy of Technology and Arts 7 Around CATA Friday October 12 Spirit Week Class Color Wars Friday (Seniors, Black; Juniors White, Sophomores Navy; Freshmen, Maroon); Homecoming Pep Rally

7 Central Academy of Technology and Arts 7 Around CATA Friday October 12 Spirit Week Class Color Wars Friday (Seniors, Black; Juniors White, Sophomores Navy; Freshmen, Maroon); Homecoming Pep Rally (4th Period); Homecoming Soccer Game, 6PM (Walter Bickett Stadium); ECU Visit, Media Center; Science Olympiad, 3:30, (Rm. 605) Saturday, October 13 NCASC Western District Conference (Student Council, SVHS; Homecoming Dance, 8:00 t0 11:00 PM (Gym); Seniors Paint Parking Spots, 8 am to 12 PM Monday, October 15 -Underclassmen Makeup Photos, Media Center; FAFSA Night CFNC, 6:30 PM (Theatre); Student Council Officer Meeting, 3;30 (Media Conference Rm.); Society of Women Engineers, 3:30, (Rm. 525 Recher); Robotics Club, 3;30 (Rm. 216) Tuesday, October 16 Hands Helping Others, 3:30 (Rm. 527, Hinson) Wednesday, October 17 SAT Prep with Future Prep, 4:30 PM (Rm. 401); Art Club meeting, 3:30 (Rm. 102, Pentecost) Thursday, October 18 Report Cards; Clemson Visit (Media Center); Yearbook Club, 3:30 (Rm. 102, Pentecost; HOSA Meeting, 3:30, (Rm. 600 Turner) Friday, October 19 Wofford College Visit, Media Center; ITS Decades Night, 7 PM (Theatre); Science Olympiad Officer Meeting, 3:30 (Rm. 605, Cross) Saturday, October 20 Seniors Paint Parking Spots, 8 am to 12 PM; Fishing Club Tournament, 7:00 AM (Why Not An American Park); Band Competition, East Rowan Mustang Classic, 1 PM (ERHS) October Events: Performing Arts Parents can view the Academy Calendar by clicking here. 10/6 to 10/31 Bank for Band Fundraiser 10/8 to 10/13 Homecoming Week 10/9 to 10/19 Hands Helping Others Breast Cancer Awareness Fundraiser 10/15 to 10/19 College Application Week 10/21 to 10/26 Culture of Respect Week 10/22 CATA Alum Tyler McKenzie, 3:00 PM (Theatre) 10/23 Early Release Day, 8:50 AM to 12:30 PM 10/24 Site Based Team Meeting, 3:30 PM (Media Conference Rm.) 10/24 SAT Prep with Future Prep, 4:30 (Rm. 401) 10/25 to 10/26 NCTC School Production, 7 PM (Theatre) 10/27 Band at the Pirate Cove Classic, PRHS) 10/27 SAT Prep with Future Prep Mock Exam, 8:00 AM (Rm. 401) 10/29 UNC Ashville visit, Media Center 10/29 Winter Sports Parent Night, 7 PM (Media Center) 10/31 SAT Prep with Future Prep, 4:30 (Rm. 401) 10/31 Annual Trunk or Treat, 4:15 PM (Faculty Parking Lot) 11/1 Progress Reports Parent and phone contact information it is vital that we have accurate information so that we can reach you concerning your students. You will receive a form for changes with the student s back to school paperwork. You may also Mr. William Smith with any changes.

We are still looking for a membership and fundraising chairperson. Please re-link your Harris Teeter VIC cards. There are Publix savings cards in the main office. President: Nicole D Amico nicole.

8 Central Academy of Technology and Arts 8 Cougar Council PTSO Information Click here to view important PTSO information, minutes, and agendas. If anyone is interested in being a committee chair we have several openings for Fundraising and Membership chairs. Please contact catacougarcouncil@gmail.com for more information. We are still looking for a membership and fundraising chairperson. Please re-link your Harris Teeter VIC cards. There are Publix savings cards in the main office. President: Nicole D Amico nicole.damico.me@gmail.com Vice President: Meena Sreeraman, meenaskalp@yahoo.com Secretary: Sabrina Clontz, sfclontz@carolina.rr.com Treasurer: Ann Helms, adhelms@aol.com Communications: Jeannine Kenary & Sarah May, jmk1098@gmail.com, sarah.w.may@gmail.com Hospitality: Carol Taldo & Megan Huffman ctaldo@me.com, meghuf5@yahoo.com Performing Arts: Carla Harrison & Janet Peirano carlasharrison@yahoo.com, janetpeirano@yahoo.com Membership: Vacant Fundraising: Vacant Volunteering at Central Academy: We are happy to have our parents volunteer for events, field trips, and other school activities. Please click here to fill out an application to volunteer. Student Life Many of our student life organizations are listed on our website. Click here. The Art Club is meeting meets Every Wednesday in Rm. 102 (Ms. Pentecost) The Yearbook club meets Every Thursday in Rm. 02 (Ms. Pentecost). This year s annual Trunk or Treat event will be held on Wednesday, October 31 st 4:15 PM to 6:00 PM. Click on the link to sign up: Student Life Organizations, Athletic Teams, and Academies may sign up for a (kid-friendly) theme. Remember: more than one car can sign up for an organization, team, or academy. Please complete all sign ups by Monday, October 22. Interested in Winter Track? We have started conditioning on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. Come join us on the track at 3:45. See Coach Inuwa for more information. The Robotics Club will have their 1st meeting on Monday, October 15th at 3:30-5:30 in Room 216. Please bring your dues and be ready to start building your robot. There is a Science Olympiad Meeting, Friday, 10/12 at 3:30 PM in Rom 606, Ms. Cross Student Council Officer Meeting, 3;30 (Media Conference Rm.) on Monday, October 15 Society of Women Engineers, 3:30, (Rm. 525 Recher) on Monday, October 15 Hands Helping Others, 3:30 (Rm. 527, Hinson) on Tuesday, October 16 HOSA Meeting, 3:30, (Rm. 600 Turner) on Thursday, October 18 Science Olympiad Officer Meeting, 3:30 (Rm. 605, Cross) on Friday, October 19 Band Competition, East Rowan Mustang Classic, 1 PM on Saturday, October 20 at East Rowan High

Central Academy of Technology and Arts 9 Seniors Paint Your Parking Spot. All deals are at this link.

Early Dismissal Reminder to Parents: If a student driver needs to be dismissed early, then a parent note needs to be

Nahum are acceptable if a student becomes sick during the day, but we must have a note or email by a parent.

!! Congratulations to Maiah Greene for being selected as the Central Academy Parade Princess.

9 Central Academy of Technology and Arts 9 Seniors Paint Your Parking Spot. All deals are at this link. Please act today! Click here to pay the fee. Early Dismissal Reminder to Parents: If a student driver needs to be dismissed early, then a parent note needs to be written and turned into the front office in the morning. s to Ms. Nahum are acceptable if a student becomes sick during the day, but we must have a note or by a parent. Parents please be reminded: We will not call students up to the office in the middle of class to pick up items dropped off that were left at home. Please help your child remember to take all items to school they will need each day. Cougar Pride - Way to go!!! Congratulations to Maiah Greene for being selected as the Central Academy Parade Princess. Thank you to the World Language Club for making posters for the Women s Basketball tryouts. The following students from our Honors Concert Chorus participated in Turning Point's Domestic Awareness Ceremony: Marilee Avalos, Anaiyah Bivens, Julia Hadley, Gillian Jones, Hannah Layton, Ana Orozco, Rylee Outlaw, Scout Powell, Zoey Reder, Paige Sampson, and Juan Strobel

Central Academy of Technology and Arts 10 Yearbooks are on sale for $75.00 until December 1st when the price will increase to $85. Be sure to remember to order your yearbook! Order yours today!

Just a reminder that pictures and money are due to Ms. Christensen by October 31st for your senior tribute page for the yearbook.

10 Central Academy of Technology and Arts 10 Yearbooks are on sale for $75.00 until December 1st when the price will increase to $85. Be sure to remember to order your yearbook! Order yours today! Make checks payable to CATA. Order online at and search for CATA to link to our school. Senior Tributes SENIORS AND SENIOR PARENTS! Just a reminder that pictures and money are due to Ms. Christensen by October 31st for your senior tribute page for the yearbook. If your senior pictures will not be taken until after that date then make sure you communicate that with her. Space will not be available after October 31st. Don't miss out. Please see the senior tribute order form in this newsletter. Below are the prices and sizes along with how many pictures you can submit for each size. Know that if you write a long message that you may have to eliminate one or more photos. The yearbook staff will work with you to design the best tribute to recognize your senior. You can order senior tributes online as well using the URL above. If you don't see the option to order a tribute/ad, turn off any pop up blockers you might have on your browser and reload the page. All photos need to be received at CATA by October 31st. You can either send digital copies of photos or bring in print copies that we will scan for you. The highest resolution of digital file possible is best so we have options for resizing, etc. A dot per inch (dpi) number of 600 is good. Most home printer/scanners will allow you to adjust the default scanning resolution. The main photo must be from the current year and feature the student alone. Tribute Sizes: 1/8 = $65, one picture max 1/4 = $100, 3 pictures max 1/2 = $195, 6 pictures max Full page = $295, 9 pictures max If you have any questions about senior tributes or yearbook sales, please contact Ms. Deb Christensen at deb.christensen@ucps.k12.nc.us or call , ext Be in the Know by following us on Social Media Follow CATA Performing Student Counseling Counseling Theatre Chromebook and Technology Help Desk: Students may see Mr. Eddins during the following times for help with Technology Monday, Wednesday, Friday 7:30AM-8:50AM 12:00PM-2:00PM

Central Academy of Technology and Arts 11 Student Parking Passes ALL past due student fees must be paid before you are permitted to purchase a parking pass this includes the 2015-2016, 2016-2017, AND

ALL Students, MUST print and bring ALL required documents with you along with the cash (exact amount) or check for $40 made payable to Central Academy of Technology & Arts.

Please make sure to have your parent sign the registration forms. They are available on the CATA website under Students. Click here for the link.

11 Central Academy of Technology and Arts 11 Student Parking Passes ALL past due student fees must be paid before you are permitted to purchase a parking pass this includes the , , AND technology fee, media center fees, cafeteria, and any fees owed to CATA. ALL Students, MUST print and bring ALL required documents with you along with the cash (exact amount) or check for $40 made payable to Central Academy of Technology & Arts. Any incomplete application packets will delay the process and you cannot reserve your parking spot until all documents and check are turned in. Please make sure to have your parent sign the registration forms. They are available on the CATA website under Students. Click here for the link. Students may choose their parking spot number if they purchase BEFORE the first day of school. After that we will sell remaining spots in order. If you pay with cash, you MUST have exact change. Parking passes are not guaranteed available throughout the school year. Once we sell out we will start a waiting list. Students obtaining their license during the school year are not guaranteed a spot, and may have to wait until the following year to drive. We will have a waitlist for those students bringing in all appropriate documentation. We have 18 spaces left. The Student Section at CATA is the. BLUE CREW Cougar Athletic Pass (For Parents and Students) The Athletic Department is selling athletic passes for all CATA regular season home games for Fall, Winter and Spring seasons. The cost is $50 for the year. This is a deal! Attending ten athletic events a year pays for the pass. You can purchase in person at home JV Football games, home Volleyball matches, home Men's Soccer matches, or online by clicking here. Purchase the Blue Crew Shirt by clicking here for our online link. Shirts cost $12 and are sold online, at home athletic events, and during lunches.

Central Academy of Technology and Arts 12 CATA COUGAR SPIRIT WEAR CATA Spirit Wear will be on sale on the dates posted below. Our Band Boosters sell Cougar Spirit Wear!

12 Central Academy of Technology and Arts 12 CATA COUGAR SPIRIT WEAR CATA Spirit Wear will be on sale on the dates posted below. Our Band Boosters sell Cougar Spirit Wear! Thursday, October 11th: 6:00pm Football Bickett Friday, October 12th: 4:30pm Volleyball School 6:00pm Soccer Bickett Monday, October 15th: AT CATA, 5:00pm - 7:30pm Monday, October 29th: AT CATA, 5:00pm - 7:30pm ATTENDANCE AND EARLY DISMISSAL FACTS AND PROCEDURES An attendance letter will be sent home with students after the 3rd, 6th, and 8th unexcused absence. At this time students will be notified if they owe recovery time for absences. People to contact for absences: SCHOOL PHONE # (704) FAX # (704) Mrs. Nahum- School Secretaryandrea.nahum@ucps.k12.nc.us Mr. Smith- Data Manager william.smith@ucps.k12.nc.us Mrs. Riley- Absence Recovery Coordinatorkaren.riley@ucps.k12.nc.us

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Central Academy of Technology and Arts Cougar Chronicle

Central Academy of Technology and Arts 1 Central Academy of Technology and Arts Cougar Chronicle Central Academy Families A very special shout out to all of the fans that came out last week to support